Wildfires have increased in frequency in many ecosystems, with implications for human
health and the environment, including water quality. Increased fire frequency and …

The increase in dynamic interactions between climate and human activities threatens water
security in terms of water quantity and quality. Most water security studies have focused on …

Forest soil microbiomes have crucial roles in carbon storage, biogeochemical cycling and
rhizosphere processes. Wildfire season length, and the frequency and size of severe fires …

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is recognized for its importance in freshwater ecosystems,
but historical reliance on DOM quantity rather than indicators of DOM composition has led to …

Surface runoff mobilizes the burned residues and ashes produced during wildfires and
deposits them in surface waters, thereby deteriorating water quality. A lack of a consistent …

Inland waters serve as important hydrological connections between the terrestrial landscape
and oceans but are often overlooked in global carbon (C) budgets and Earth System …

Conspectus Wildfires are a natural part of most forest ecosystems, but due to changing
climatic and environmental conditions, they have become larger, more severe, and …

Wildfires are a growing concern to society and the environment in many parts of the world.
Within the United States, the land area burned by wildfires has steadily increased over the …

Severe wildfire is altering the natural and the built environment and posing risks to
environmental and societal health and well-being, including cascading impacts to water …

Post-fire hydrologic research typically focuses on the first few years after a wildfire, leading
to substantial uncertainty regarding the longevity of impacts. The time needed for hydrologic …